Isopoda - Taking Root [Musea FGBG 4282.AR]

Isopoda was often considered as Belgium Seventies best Progressive band. It plays a superb sophisticated and melodious Progressive rock, based upon the combinations between vocals, guitar, keyboards and flute. Working such as a goldsmith, Isopoda composes pieces with a rare perfection, which could equal to the best Genesis, enhanced by somptuous vocals and arrangements. On this album issued in 1979, this Belgian band performed an elegant Progressive with elaborated arrangements. They played refined melodies with wonderful vocals, nice flute & guitar parts. The Genesis and Alan Parsons references are obvious: liking for velvet and refined melodies, which thanks to their fluidity, delicate accoustic parts and beauty, seduce the auditor. Review taken from progarchives.com

Track Listing:
1. Taking Root
2. The Usual Start
3. Endless Streets
4. Sunset Alley
5. Harbringer
6. Girl Will Be Girls
7. The Fall
8. O.K. With Me
9. Join With The Stream

Bonus tracks:

10. You Flower (Single A-side)
11. Black Mountain Cat (Single B-side)

The Band:
- Dirk De Schepper: lead vocals
- Arnold De Schepper: double neck bass & 12 string guitar, guitars, vocals
- Walter De Berlangeer: guitar
- Luc Vanhove: organ, synthesizer, string ensemble, electric piano
- Marc van der Schuerren: drums, percussion